Roland DP990RF, DP990F User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 8), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 11). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Roland is a registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Use your digital piano to

Enjoy

Lessons at home!

Play together with your family

Dividing the keyboard for two-person performance (Twin Piano) • • • p. 29

Check your own performance

Recording your performance • • • p. 40

Play along with a metronome

Performing with the metronome • • • p. 23

Night-time or early morning lessons

Using the Headphones • • • p. 21

Play using different sounds

Performing with various sounds • • • p. 22

Select and listen to the song you want to play!

Now I can play it!

Listening to songs • • • p. 36

Playing back songs on external media • • • p. 61

Play along with the song one hand at a time

Playing parts individually • • • p. 37

Now I can play it!

Night-time or early morning lessons

Using the Headphones • • • p. 21

Play using different sounds

Performing with various sounds • • • p. 22

Slow down the tempo for difficult passages

Changing the song’s tempo • • • p. 39

USING THE UNIT SAFELY..................... 8

IMPORTANT NOTES ........................... 11

Names of Things and What They Do 14

Before You Play.................................. 16

Getting Ready to Play .....................................................16

Connecting the Pedal Cord............................. 16

Connecting the AC Adaptor ...........................16

Opening/Closing the Lid.................................. 17

Turning the Power On/Off ............................................18

Turning the Power On ...................................... 18

Turning the Power Off ......................................18

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume.................................... 19

Using the Pedals ...............................................................20

Using the Headphones................................................... 21

Connecting the Headphones......................... 21

Using the Headphone Hook...........................21

Performing ......................................... 22

Performing with Various Sounds................................ 22

Performing with the Metronome ............................... 23

Changing the Metronome’s Tempo ............23

Changing the Metronome’s Time

Signature ...............................................................24

Adjusting the Metronome’s Volume...........25

Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your

Performance (Count-in).................................... 25

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)....... 26

Adjusting the Depth of the Reverb Effect.. 26 Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)... 27 Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play).. 28 Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person

Performance (Twin Piano)............................................. 29

Changing the Way in Which the Sound is

Heard (Twin Piano Mode)................................30

Playing Different Tones in the Left and Right

Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play)............................... 31

Changing the Tones of the Left and Right

Zones....................................................................... 32

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point .......... 33

Transposing the Keyboard (Transpose) ...................34

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)............................ 35

Listening to Songs ............................. 36

Playing Back Songs ..........................................................36

Playing Parts Individually...............................................37

Playing All Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play)..38

Adjusting the Volume of the Song Playback..........38

Changing the Song’s Tempo........................................39

Changing the Pitch of the Song (Playback

Transpose)...........................................................................39

Recording Your Performance ........... 40

Recording Your Keyboard Performance...................40

Erasing Your Recorded Performance.........................42

Saving Your Recorded Performance..........................43

Deleting a Saved Song....................................................45

Advanced Recording Methods....................................47

Recording Each Hand Separately.................. 47

Recording a Performance You Play Along

with a Song............................................................50

Various Settings................................. 52

Basic Operation in Function Mode ............................52

Sounds Settings................................................................ 54

Adjusting the Sound’s Brilliance

(Brilliance).............................................................. 54

Performing Settings ........................................................54

Specifying What the Key Transpose will

Affect (Transpose Mode).................................. 54

Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave

Steps (Octave Shift)............................................ 54

Adjusting the Dual Play Volume Balance

(Dual Balance)......................................................55

Tuning Settings.................................................................55

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments

(Master Tuning)................................................... 55

Using a Piano’s Unique Tuning

(Stretch Tuning) .................................................55

Adjusting the Tuning (Temperament)........ 55

Specifying the Temperament Key................56

Piano Sound Settings...................................................... 56

Producing Sympathetic Resonance When

You Press the Damper Pedal

(Damper Resonance).........................................56

Producing the Resonance of the Strings

When the Keys Are Played

(String Resonance) .............................................56

Playing Sounds When the Keys Are

Released (Key Off Resonance)........................ 56

Pedal Settings....................................................................56

Changing How the Pedal Effects Are

Applied (Damper Pedal Part).......................... 56

Changing How the Pedals Work

(Center/Left Pedal Function).........................57

Other Settings.................................................................... 57

Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo

(Tempo Mute) ......................................................57

Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track

Buttons During SMF Playback

(Track Assign).......................................................57

Using the Sound of a Specific Part as a

“Guide” (Mute Volume) .................................... 57

Setting the Type of CD To be Played Back

(CD/Audio Type) ...............................................................58

Storing Your Settings

(Memory Backup) .............................................................58

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) .....58

Connecting to Other Devices ............ 59

Connecting a Media.........................................................59

Installing the CD Drive ......................................59

Installing the Floppy Disk Drive.....................59

Connecting USB Memory.................................59

Initializing the Memory..................................... 60

Changing the External Memory Setting

(External Memory Mode).................................60

Playing Back Songs on External Media .......61

Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File or

Music CD ................................................................62

Changing the Tempo of an Audio File or

Music CD ................................................................62

Changing the Playback Pitch of a Song

(Playback Transpose).........................................62

Minimizing the Sounds in the Center

(Center Cancel) ....................................................62

Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended

Tones (Recommended Tone) .........................62

Saving Your Recorded Performance on

External Memory.................................................63

Deleting a Song from External Memory .....64

Connecting to Audio Equipment................................65

Having Audio from an External Device be

Sounded Through the DP990F. .....................65

Connecting Speakers to the DP990F and

Outputting Sounds.............................................66

Connecting to MIDI Devices.........................................67

Connecting a MIDI Sequencer to the

DP990F....................................................................67

Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound

Module by Playing the DP990F......................67

Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a Sequencer

(Local Control)...................................................... 68

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings

(MIDI Transmit Channel)...................................68

Sending Recorded Performance Data to a

MIDI Device (Composer MIDI Out)................68

Connecting a Computer.................................................69

Using the V-LINK Function ............................................70

Specifying the V-LINK Transmit Channel....70

Appendices

Troubleshooting ...............................................................71

Error Messages...................................................................74

Tone List...............................................................................75

Internal Song List..............................................................78

Parameters Stored in Memory Backup .....................79

Music Files That the DP990F Can Use........................80

Main Specifications..........................................................81

Index......................................................................................83

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC

• adaptor.

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Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or

are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,

• coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords— the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so

• their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord

• when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC

• adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming

• entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the

• unit.

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Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet

• hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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If you need to move the instrument, take note of the

• precautions listed below. At least two persons are required to safely lift and move the unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.

• Check to make sure the screws securing the unit to

the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.

• Fold down the music rest.

• Spread a piece of cloth between the keyboard and

the lid (music rest) before you close the lid.

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Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 18).

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in

• your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do

• not get your fingers pinched (p. 17). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

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When using the stool (sold separately), please

• observe the following points:

• Do not use the stool as a toy, or as a stepping

stool.

• Do not allow two or more persons to sit on the

stool.

• Do not adjust the height while sitting on the stool.

• Do not sit on the stool if the bolts holding the

stool legs are loose. (If the bolts are loose, immediately re-tighten them using the supplied tool.)

• Never insert your hand into the gap (the metal

height adjustment mechanism) under the seat lid. Doing so may cause your hand to be pinched or injured.

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Always keep the following small parts that may be

• removed out of the reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion of these parts.

• Screws for assembling the stand you may remove

• Included wing nut for headphone hook

• Included stereo 1/4” plug adaptor (if a stereo 1/4”plug adaptor is included with your headphones)

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The area around the DC In jack on the rear panel may become hot, so take care to avoid burns.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Maintenance

• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish.

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

• Since wood will expand and contract depending on how it is used and the environment in which it is located, products made of wood may experience a gradual loosening of the screws over time. To ensure that your piano remains in safe, optimal condition, you should regularly check the tightness of the screws in the locations shown in the illustration. If you find that any screws are loose, use a screwdriver to tighten them.

Maintenance (Polished-finish pianos)

• Since your piano has a polished finish that is as delicate as that found on finely crafted wooden furniture, it needs careful, periodic care.

• For regular dusting, use a soft, clean cloth and/or a piano-use

feather duster. Be sure to wipe gently. Even tiny granules of grit can damage the surface of the unit if you use too much pressure when wiping.

• If the cabinet gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth that has been

soaked with water, then squeezed dry. Afterwards, wipe it again with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any cleaners or detergents, since they might deteriorate the surface of the cabinet, and produce cracks. Do not use dusting cloths that contain chemicals.

• If the cabinet’s surface loses its luster, wipe it thoroughly with a

soft cloth dampened with a little of the piano polishing liquid.

• About piano polishing liquid

• Use polishing liquid as directed by the instructions for the

product.

• Use only polishing liquid that is intended for use on polished-

finish pianos. Using any other polishing liquid may cause scratches, deformation, or discoloration. To purchase polishing liquid, contact your nearby musical instrument dealer.

• Use the polishing liquid only on the polished surfaces of the

cabinet. Always wipe the surface with the grain using straight, even strokes. Do not repeatedly wipe the same places using too much pressure, since that might result in the loss of luster.

• Be sure to keep the polishing liquid out of the reach of small

children. If the polishing liquid is accidentally swallowed, first get them to vomit, then take them to a doctor.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Repairs and Data

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up on a USB memory, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Additional Precautions

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a USB memory.

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on an internal memory, a USB memory or an external memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.

• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in use.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

• Be careful not to allow foreign objects, pets, etc., to enter the bass reflex ports.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive

(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)

• Never attempt to remove a floppy disk from the drive while the drive is operating (the indicator is lit); damage could result to both the disk and the drive.

• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity, please observe the following when handling floppy disks:

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.

• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature range: 10 to 50 degree C (50 to 122 degree F).

• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as

those generated by loudspeakers.

• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to the WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto the disk.

Rear side of the disk

Write (can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab

• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.

• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty or dustridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.

Protect (prevents writing to disk)

Handling Using USB memory

(Using Optional USB memory)

• Do not connect or disconnect USB memory while it is being read from, or written to (i.e., while the USB memory access indicator will blink).

• Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

• Never touch the External Memory connector. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

• USB memories are constructed using precision components; handle the USB memories carefully, paying particular note to the following.

• To prevent damage to the USB memories from static electricity, be

sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the USB memories.

• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact

portion of the USB memories.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject USB memories to strong shock or

vibration.

• Do not keep USB memories in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles,

or other such locations.

• Do not allow USB memories to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the USB memories.

Handling CD-ROMs

(Using Optional CD-ROMs)

• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

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* XGlite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent

portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Names of Things and What They Do

[Volume] slider

Adjusts the overall volume of the DP990F (p. 19).

[Reverb] button

Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear when performing in a concert hall (p. 26).

[Transpose] button

Transposes the keyboard and/or song.

• Transposing the keyboard (p. 34).

• Transposing the song playback (p. 39).

[Twin Piano] button

• Divides the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers (p. 29).

• Allows you to perform with a split keyboard (p. 31).

[Key Touch] button

• Used to adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard (p. 27).

• Additionally, if you hold down this button while you press the [Twin Piano] button, you will enter Function mode, where you can make settings for the sounds and make changes in a variety of the instrument’s functions (p. 52).

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Tone buttons

Here you can select the sound you’ll hear when you play the keyboard (p. 22).

[Display] button

• Switches the content of the display.

• Displays the song number, the metronome’s tempo or time signature (p. 23).

Indicators

These indicate the content shown in the display.

• Song indicator: The display shows the song number.

• Tempo indicator: The display shows the tempo.

• Beat indicator: The display shows the time signature.

Display

This shows the sound number, song number, tempo, time signature, and the value of various settings.

[–] (

) [+]( ) button

• Change the value of settings such as sounds or functions.

• Select the sound to be played from the keyboard (p. 22).

• Select a song (p. 36).

• Fast-forward/rewind a song (p. 36)

Names of Things and What They Do

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

[Metronome] button

Turns the internal metronome on/off (p. 23).

] (Play/Stop) button

[

• Stops/starts playback of an internal song or a

recorded performance (p. 36).

• Starts/stops recording of your performance (p. 40).

[

] (Rec) button

This lets you record your own performance into the DP990F (p. 40).

Track buttons

• Allows you to play back your performance separately for each hand (p. 37).

• Records your performance separately for each hand (p. 47).

• Holding down the [Right] button will disable

all button operations (Panel Lock) (p. 35).

[Power] switch

Turns the power on/off (p. 18).

Ground terminal

For added safety, you can connect this screw to a grounding rod or a grounded earth wire (p. 16).

DC In jack (DC Inlet)

Connect the supplied AC adaptor here (p. 16).

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Pedal connector

Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to this connector (p. 16).

MIDI Out/In connectors

You can connect these to external MIDI devices to transfer performance data (p. 67).

Input jacks (L/Mono, R)

Here you can connect an audio device or another electronic musical instrument, and listen to the connected device through the DP990F’s speakers (p. 65).

Output jacks (L/Mono, R)

You can connect an audio device or external powered speakers here to reproduce the DP990F’s sound (p. 65).

Phones jacks

Here you can connect headphones (p. 21).

Pedal

• These are used mainly when playing piano (p. 20).

• You can assign a variety of functions to the pedals (p. 56).

External Memory connector

Here you can connect USB memory, a CD drive, or a floppy disk drive, and use it to play or save songs (p. 59).

Before You Play

Getting Ready to Play

Connecting the Pedal Cord

Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal jack on the rear panel of DP990F, at the rear.

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Plug the pedal cord all the way into the Pedal jack.

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Check before you connect the AC Adaptor.

• Make sure that the [Power] switch is off (p. 18).

• Make sure that the [Volume] slider is minimized (p.

19).

Connect the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.

Plug the Power cord into a power outlet.

If necessary, secure the AC adaptor cord with the cord clamps (leaflet: Assembling the DP990F).

* Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup,

you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device or the metal portions of other equipment connected to it. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning)

AC Adaptor

Indicator

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In jack on

Power Cord

AC Outlet

the rear panel.

Take care not to pull the cord with excessive force, or strain it. Doing so may damage or break the cord.

Before You Play

Blind

Opening/Closing the Lid

Always use two hands to open and close the lid. Although the DP990F’s lid is designed to close slowly and gently when it is released, the lid immediately closes if it has been opened only slightly. Take care not to allow your fingers to become pinched by the lid.

Never insert your fingers into the opening behind the arms of the lid. Doing so may cause injury.

Opening the Lid

Grasp and lift the lid with both hands.

Arm

Closing the Lid

When closing the lid, be sure to close the

music rest and open the blind.

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Music Rest

Grasp and gently lower the lid with both hands.

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Close the blind and open the music rest as shown in the figure.

Blind

Music Rest

Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed first to prevent accidents. In addition, do not hold onto the lid when moving or setting up the instrument.

When opening and closing the lid, take care not to allow your fingers to become pinched in the gap.

Before You Play

Turning the Power On/Off

Once the connections have been completed (p. 16), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Off

Turning the Power On

Move the [Volume] slider all the way to the left to minimize the volume.

Press the [Power] switch.

The power will turn on, and [Piano] button and [Reverb] button will light.

After a brief interval, you’ll be able to produce sounds by playing the keyboard.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief

interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

* Always make sure to have the volume level turned

down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.

Use the [Volume] slider to adjust the volume (p. 19).

Turning the Power Off

Move the [Volume] slider all the way to the left to minimize the volume.

Press the [Power] switch.

The screen goes blank and the power is turned off.

Before You Play

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume

Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or the playback volume of an internal song or USB memory song.

If headphones are connected, use the [Volume] slider to adjust the headphone volume.

Min

Turn the [Volume] slider to adjust the overall volume.

Adjust the volume while you play the keyboard to produce sound. Turning the knob toward the right will increase the volume, and turning it toward the left will decrease the volume.

Max

Before You Play

Using the Pedals

Damper Pedal (right pedal)

The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly when playing piano.

Soft Pedal

Sostenuto Pedal

Damper Pedal

Use this pedal to sustain the sound. While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained

for an extended time even if you release your fingers from the keyboard.

The length of sustain will change subtly depending on how deeply you press the pedal.

On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will cause the strings for notes other than the ones you actually play to vibrate in sympathy with what you’ve played, producing a rich resonance. The DP990F simulates this sympathetic vibration (damper resonance).

You can modify the sound of the sympathetic vibration (p. 56).

Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)

The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be sustained.

Soft Pedal (left pedal)

This pedal is used to make the sound softer. Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a

sound that is not as strong as when otherwise played with the equivalent strength. This is the same function as the left pedal of an acoustic piano.

The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the depth to which you press the pedal.

You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal and the soft pedal (p. 57).

If you disconnect the pedal cord from the DP990F while the power is turned on, the pedal effect will remain applied. You must connect or disconnect the pedal cord while the DP990F’s power is switched off.

Using the Headphones

You can use headphones to enjoy the DP990F without disturbing those around you, such as at night.

Before You Play

Connecting the Headphones

The DP990F has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously.

Plug the headphones into the Phone jack.

If headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the DP990F’s speakers.

Use the DP990F’s [Volume] slider to adjust

the headphone volume (p. 19).

Using the Headphone Hook

Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on the headphone hook of the DP990F.

Attaching the Headphone Hook

Headphone Hook

Press and twist the headphone hook included

with the DP990F into the hole in the bottom left of the DP990F (refer to the figure above).

Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure

the headphone hook.

Do not hang anything other than headphones on the headphone hook. Doing so may damage the instrument or the hook.

Wing Nut

Cautions when Using Headphones

• To prevent damage to the cord’s internal conductors, avoid rough handling. When using headphones, mainly try to handle either the plug or the headset.

• Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a device is already turned up when you plug them in. Minimize the volume before you plug in the headphones.

• Excessive input will not only damage your hearing, but may also strain the headphones. Please enjoy music at an appropriate volume.

• Use headphones that have a stereo 1/4” phone plug.

Performing

Performing with Various Sounds

In addition to piano sounds, the DP990F lets you enjoy performing with many other sounds (over 300 types). These sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into four groups, each of which is assigned to a

different Tone button.

Let’s start by performing with a piano tone. When you turn on the power, the “Grand Piano1” Tone is selected.

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Press the [Piano] button.

The currently selected tone number is shown.

Press the [-] or [+] button.

A different tone is selected.

If you don’t perform any operation for a while, the indication in the display will change to the following.

About the tones you can select

Button Description

[Piano] button

[E. Piano] button

[Strings] button

[Others] button

Selects a variety of instruments, including grand pianos, honky-tonk pianos, and historical instruments.

Selects various electric piano sounds used in pop or rock, as well as the sound of instruments played using mallets.

Selects the sounds of string instruments such as violins, as well as other instruments used in orchestras, which are appropriate when used for Dual play with a piano sound.

Selects a variety of sounds such as organ, bass, and GM2 sounds (p. 80). * If you select a tone number from 35 through 42, the keyboard will act as a drum set. * If you’ve selected a tone to which the Rotary effect is applied, pressing the [Others] button

will change the modulation speed of the Rotary effect.

* For some tones, there are keys that do not produce sound.

* For details on the tones, refer to “Tone List” (p. 75).

Performing with the Metronome

You can sound the metronome while you perform. The DP990F contains a versatile metronome feature. You can also change the metronome’s volume and time

signature. While the song plays, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature of the song.

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Press the [Metronome] button.

The [Metronome] button will blink, and the display will indicate “Tempo.” The metronome will sound. The [Metronome] button will blink red and green according to the currently selected time

signature; red indicates the strong beats, and green indicates the weak beats.

You can press the [Metronome] button once again to stop the metronome.

Performing

Changing the Metronome’s Tempo

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Press the [Metronome] button.

The metronome will sound.

Press the [-] or [+] button.

Correspondence between beat and tempo display

Beat

Tempo

2/2

=5–250

0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4

=10–500 =20–999 =7–333

3/8 6/8, 9/8, 12/8

Performing

Changing the Metronome’s Time Signature

Press the [Metronome] button.

The metronome will sound.

Press the [Display] button.

The Beat indicator will light, and the display will indicate the time signature.

Press the [-] or [+] button.

If you specify “0/4” only the weak beats will sound. If you record your performance, it will be recorded with the time signature you specify here. When you play back a song, the metronome’s time signature will be set to the time signature of that song.

Indicate

Beat Indicate Beat

2/2

0/4 (Only weak beats will be sounded.)

2/4 3/8

3/4 6/8

3 1

6/4

7/4

4/4 9/8

5/4 12/8

* You can’t change the metronome’s time signature while a song is playing.

Adjusting the Metronome’s Volume

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While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the [-] or [+] button.

The display will indicate the metronome’s volume. If you set the metronome’s volume to “0” the metronome will not sound.

Performing

Metronome volume range

0–10

Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your Performance (Count-in)

A series of sounds rhythmically played to indicate the tempo before a song starts is called a “count-in.” If you sound a count-in, it will be easier for you to synchronize your own performance to the tempo of the

playback.

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1 2

Press the [Metronome] button.

The metronome will sound.

Press the [

A two-measure count sound will be produced before the song starts playing.

] button.

Performing

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)

You can add a pleasant reverberation to the sounds you play from the keyboard, producing the impression that you are performing in a concert hall. This effect is called “Reverb.”

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Press the [Reverb] button.

The [Reverb] button will light.

If you press the [Reverb] button once again, the button will go out and the reverb effect will be eliminated.

Adjusting the Depth of the Reverb Effect

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While holding down the [Reverb] button, press the [-] or [+] button.

The display will indicate the depth of the reverb effect values.

Reverb depth range

Higher values apply deeper reverb.

The adjusted setting will return to its previous value when you turn off the power. If you wish, you can have this setting be retained even while the power is turned off (p. 18).

* You can’t specify the depth of the reverb effect independently for each sound. Reverb is applied at the same depth

for each sound.

* The depth of the reverb effect for the song that’s playing will not change.

* The reverb effect is not applied if Twin Piano mode (p. 30) is set to Individual.

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What are Effects?

In addition to reverb, the DP990F provides a wide variety of other “effects” that can modify the sound in various ways. An appropriate effect is selected for each different tone.

* Some tones do not have an effect.

Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)

You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys. You can adjust the keyboard touch as appropriate for the playing strength of the person who is performing.

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Performing

Press the [Key Touch] button so it’s flash.

Press the [-] or [+] button to select the keyboard touch.

Indicate

Fixed

Extra Light

Light

Medium

Heavy

Extra Heavy

Description

The sound plays at one set volume, regardless of the force used to play the keys.

This setting produces the lightest keyboard touch.

You can achieve fortissimo (ff) play with a less forceful touch than “medium,” so the keyboard feels lighter. This setting makes it easy to play, even for children.

This sets the standard keyboard touch. You can play with the most natural touch. This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.

You have to finger the keyboard more forcefully than “medium” in order to play fortissimo (ff), so the keyboard touch feels heavier. Dynamic fingering adds even more feeling to what you play.

This setting produces the heaviest keyboard touch.

Press the [Key Touch] button to return to selection of tones.

If a setting other than “-M-(Medium)” is selected, the [Key Touch] button will be lit.

You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 58).

Performing

Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)

You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called “Dual Play.” As an example, here’s how to layer piano and strings tones.

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Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button.

Both buttons will light. When you play the keyboard, you’ll hear both the piano and the strings tones.

About the tones

Tone name

Tone 1

Tone 2 Right tone button

* Dual play is not available if Split play or Twin Piano are turned on.

* For some combinations of sounds, the effect is not applied to tone 2, and this may affect how the tone sounds.

Corresponding button How to select tones

Left tone button Press the [-] or [+] button.

Hold down the Tone button for Tone 2 (the rightmost of the lit Tone buttons), and press the [-] or [+] button.

When you press any tone button, Dual play will be cancelled; you’ll hear only the tone of the button you pressed.

You can change the pitch of tone 2 in steps of an octave (p. 54).

When you press a damper pedal while using Dual play, the effect will apply to both tone 1 and tone 2, but you may change this so that the effect applies to only one tone (p. 56).

You can change the volume balance of the two tones (p. 55).

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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Names of Things and What They Do

Before You Play

Getting Ready to Play

Connecting the Pedal Cord

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Opening/Closing the Lid

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the Power On

Turning the Power Off

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume

Using the Pedals

Using the Headphones

Connecting the Headphones

Using the Headphone Hook

Performing

Performing with Various Sounds

Performing with the Metronome

Changing the Metronome’s Tempo

Changing the Metronome’s Time Signature

Adjusting the Metronome’s Volume

Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your Performance (Count-in)

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)

Adjusting the Depth of the Reverb Effect

Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)

Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)